{"id":332835,"date":"2025-06-11T01:10:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/?p=332835"},"modified":"2025-06-11T01:10:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:10:15","slug":"stocks-spotlight-focus-on-4-undervalued-laggards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/stocks-spotlight-focus-on-4-undervalued-laggards\/","title":{"rendered":"Stocks Spotlight: Focus on 4 undervalued laggards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With macro tailwinds (easing inflation, stable currency, and improving consumption indicators) in the background, select stock laggards in the PSE present compelling re-rating potential. Below are four names that screen well on recovery catalysts and valuation support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. WLCON: Recovery Story with Deep Valuation Discount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poised for a 2nd half (2H) 2025 rebound, supported by early signs of improvement in residential construction value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating metrics show signs of stabilization, and newer store formats (Do-It-Wilcon) gaining traction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation: Trades at just 7x forward P\/E vs. its 5-year historical average of 26x, implying substantial upside as<br>sentiment normalizes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. MONDE: Earnings Rebound + Optionality on Dividends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recovery underway amid easing input costs (wheat, palm oil) and stronger PHP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branded Foods (APAC) remain resilient; noodles segment showing signs of sequential recovery after early 1Q<br>softness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quorn performance also improving (narrowing losses, lower impairment risk).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation: Below 9x P\/E, with potential for dividend reinstatement offering upside surprise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. GTCAP: High-Quality HoldCo at a Deep Discount<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong 1Q 2025 led by Toyota sales and infrastructure exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well-positioned to benefit from PHP appreciation and resilient domestic demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation: Trades at a 37% discount to NAV, well above its 5-year average discount of 12% \u2013 compelling entry<br>point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. JFC: Operational Momentum + Valuation Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valuation: Currently at 18x P\/E, vs. 10-year average of 28.4x \u2013 offers room for multiple re-rating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivered robust 1Q25 with 8.5% SSSG in the Philippines and positive overseas contribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execution on store expansion and global cost efficiencies support sustained earnings growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em><em>This report is prepared by PinoyInvestor\u2019s partner broker below. 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